Less-than-1-year Certificate in Massage Therapist at American Institute of Massage Therapy |
American Institute of Massage Therapy
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American Institute of Massage Therapy is a Private for-profit, less-than 2-year Not applicable with 53 students in Santa Ana, CA.
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This school offers the following degree levels:
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate, Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate |
| Also, students of this school are eligible for federal aid such as Pell Grants and Direct Loans from the US Department of Education. |
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Mission:
AIMT’s mission is to promote education in order to develop and advance the art, science and practice of massage therapy and to enhance the quality and effectiveness of its graduates. |
American Institute of Massage Therapy
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Massage Therapist
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This 624-hour program is designed to teach students the basic skills necessary for employment as a massage therapist. Massage therapy involves the scientific application of Swedish massage strokes and other massage techniques to create specific effects throughout the body. In order to achieve such a goal, a student must complete 200 hours of massage therapy fundamental, musculoskeletal systems, basic massage, and business law and ethics. The following 160 hours include individual muscles, sports massage, and hydrotherapy. Systems of the body and advanced and complementary techniques entail another 160 hours. The program is rounded out with an additional 24 hours for review and testing and 80 hours for clinical practicum at athletic events. Students are encouraged to complete CPR/First Aid training and receive a certification before graduation. This encompasses the basic minimum amount of training that is necessary to enable a student to work in the field as a massage therapist. It is important to understand that all 624 hours of this program must be completed under supervision at AIMT or AIMT’s designated sites.
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